CAPPYS PIZZERIA
2900 1 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 813-767-1579
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 39 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing. Educated employees on flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to cover pizza dough in walk-in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employees do not know where to locate test kits.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves where dry equipment is stored with build up of dust
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler at server wait station where kegs are stored is soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with black substance next to dish machine and three compartment sink
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining cut lettuce inside reach-in cooler at front counter
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to cover pizza dough in rear walk-in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle located in kitchen next to hand wash sink. Manager labeled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated inside reach-in cooler under front counter.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach-in freezer located in rear storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken and cooked meatballs thawing at room temp. Employee moved to cold holding unit.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the dry storage area are open rafters and not smooth or easily cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler at
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler covered with build up of dust.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes observed on the floor in rear prep/storage area.
Jun 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Food storage room doors open to the alley. Vehicles passing in close proximity to food items.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee educated to wash hands when moving from one task to another prior to putting on gloves and engaging in food preparation. Employee stopped himself and washed hands immediately, put on clean gloves.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 - live fly in restroom 1 - live fly in dish area. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Supervisor Christine Craig notified.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with build up of old debris. Drink dispenser/soda fountain observed with black mold like substance.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the dry storage area are open rafters and not smooth or easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. White cup with employee drink stored on prep table in front of oven
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing salads with no hair restraint at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler at
Food stored on floor. Bucket of commercially processed peppers stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Red reach in freezer at front counter/drink area observed with ice buildup up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in flour bin at front kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler covered with build up of dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open coffee observed in walk in cooler above stored food.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Employees had rear door open during time of inspections. Two live flies observed during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes observed on the floor in rear prep/storage area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produced stored over boxes of mozzarella cheese.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head stored in the drain of the mop bucket located in the Daily Report storage room.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. On site prepared potato salad in downstairs reach in cooler dated 2/12/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 46f Cut tomatoes 46f In front of counter reach in cooler
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer does not know how to test dish machine.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Dish washer un able to answer question about safe sanitizer level of dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of potato salad directly under stop sold potato salad has no date mark
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of purple liquid near beer taps need identification. Spray bottle on prep table in dry storage area needs identification
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on food storage shelf downstairs
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Food storage room doors open to the alley. Vehicles passing in close proximity to food items.
Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in downstairs storage area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bags used to cover dough in walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making salads no beard guard. Educated employee.
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched drink no hand wash back to making and portioning dough. Educated employee
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing. Educated employees on flies.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.2-01-2024 license expired. Renewed license during inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Karl Foster 2-18-2021 expired
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with flour debris, can opener soiled with build up of food debris,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled bucket in hand sink on cook line. Educated employee on hand sink usage only for hand washing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in beer tap area no label. Employee labeled sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over food prep in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making salads no beard guard. Educated employee.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on the floor in dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage at hand sink on cook line. Provided signage and employee displayed,
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.